We had snow for one morning here in DFW area in December. But it melted by the afternoon. The kids had fun while it lasted.
A Snow Day
Thanksgiving
Spencer got a present too. For his late birthday.
Emma got to open a few presents.
We celebrated Emma's birthday ( a little).
I know this post is late but these are some pictures from our Thanksgiving. This is my neice Hayleigh, David's daughter.
Happy Birthday TO MY CHRISTMAS BABY
Happy Birthday Emma! I can't believe you are 5 years old today! I love you so much. You make our world more interesting and exciting. You see things in a different light and I am so grateful for that. I love you dear!
Primary Activity Sat.
We had our last Primary Activity for the year on Sat and here are some pictures.
Emma's birthday trip to Mall of America
on the plane & ready to go
we arrived at the St Paul, MN airport and had to take a bunch of these....
to get to the light rail (this)....
to get here, The Mall of America. Emma is standing in front of one of the HUGE Christmas trees
Our first stop Emma wanted to Build a Bear at the Build a Bear Workshop.
Emma helping stuff her bear, she chose Cinderella & The Little Mermaid outfits for her bear!
He looked at the Collectors Barbies on display and visited the Barbie store...
He stopped to have lunch and Emma played with her bear, she named her "Bearbea"
The we went through the "Maze of Mirrors" it was FUN!
Then on to the Butterfly Garden. They have like 300 butterflies and they stay on your finger.
We spent about an hour here. Emma loved it.
Emma got to talk to Santa!
The Disney Store was fun!
Then before we headed back to the airport we visited Lego Land.
Amazing Lego Dinosaur
They have a place where you can build with legos. We had so much fun! Emma fell asleep on the plane ride back she was soooo tired!
Stuffed French Toast
Well sorry I did not take a picture of it but believe my it is mouth watering.
Stuffed French Toast
6oz cream cheese, at room tempperature
3 T sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
8 slices of high quality sandwich bread (I used Texas toast- bread)
1 large egg
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup flour
1tsp vanilla
4T unsalted butter
Maple syrup or your favorite kind\
1. Combine the cream cheese, sugar, & cinnamon in a medium bowl. Spread mixture on 4 slices of bread (I think I made 10 total out of this) top with remaining bread slices pressing gently to form sandwiches.
2. Combine egg, water, flour, & vanilla in a shallow pie plate. Melt 2 T butter on the skillet over medium heat. Dip both sides in the egg mixture & place on skillet. Cook until golden on both sides.
3. Cut the french toast into triangles and serve immediately.
Serve bacon on the side. Yum and they are yummy when reheated the next day!
Ruuuuuuuning
So as you might or might not know Steve is now up to running 5 miles. Ya for him. He has also lost 60 lbs. So he has challenged me to run the 5K with him in April. I have never ran, I am pretty sure I don't like to do it. I have been resisting this challenge for a while now. Well last night he told me that when I run a mile he will buy me a new pair of shoes. Well I guess he did not think I could do it, honestly I did not either. So this morning I went to the gym and I did it. It took me 14:02, but I did it. So now my goal is to obviously shorten my time & continue to get back in shape.
Thanks honey for all the motivation and inspiration you have been for me. Love you.
